Job Details
Work Mode
Hybrid
Experience
Mid
Employment
Full-time
Salary
£55,000 - £55,000 p/y
Posted
Today
Job Overview
Category
Data
Work Mode
Hybrid
Experience
Mid
Employment
Full-time
Salary
£55,000 - £55,000 p/y
Posted
Today
Tech Stack
Required technologies & tools
Azure DevOps
CI/CD
SSIS
Azure Sql Managed Instance
Azure Sql Database
SQL Server
Git
Always On Availability Groups
PowerShell
Log Shipping
T-SQL
Relational Databases
ETL
Replication
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Perks & Benefits
About the Role
Role: Senior SQL Developer
Work Pattern: Hybrid
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £45,000-£55,000
We're looking for an experienced Senior SQL Developer to take ownership of a Microsoft SQL Server environment, leading the design, development and optimisation of business-critical database solutions. This role offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership, influence database strategy, mentor other developers and deliver scalable, high-performance solutions that support a growing business.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands-on SQL development with technical leadership in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Skills & Experience:
Desirable:
Benefits:
If you are interested, please apply now!
Work Pattern: Hybrid
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £45,000-£55,000
We're looking for an experienced Senior SQL Developer to take ownership of a Microsoft SQL Server environment, leading the design, development and optimisation of business-critical database solutions. This role offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership, influence database strategy, mentor other developers and deliver scalable, high-performance solutions that support a growing business.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands-on SQL development with technical leadership in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of the design, development and ongoing enhancement of SQL Server database solutions.
- Serve as the technical expert for the SQL Server environment, driving best practices and providing guidance across the team.
- Maintain and optimise business-critical databases to ensure high levels of performance, security and availability.
- Develop and enhance complex stored procedures, functions, views, triggers and database integrations.
- Monitor database health and identify opportunities to improve performance, scalability and reliability.
- Investigate and resolve complex database issues, including performance bottlenecks, locking, blocking and data integrity challenges.
- Oversee database backup, recovery and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity.
- Work closely with developers, analysts and key stakeholders to deliver robust technical solutions.
- Review code, uphold development standards and champion best practices across the team.
- Support project delivery through technical input, solution design and accurate effort estimation.
- Keep up to date with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to database architecture and development processes.
Key Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years' experience developing and administering Microsoft SQL Server database solutions.
- Expert knowledge of T-SQL, including stored procedures, functions, views and performance optimisation.
- Strong experience with relational database design, ETL processes (SSIS or equivalent) and high-volume transactional databases.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimise SQL performance, including query tuning, execution plans, locking and deadlocks.
- Experience with SQL Server backup, recovery, disaster recovery and High Availability technologies (Always On Availability Groups, Log Shipping and Replication).
- Experience with Azure SQL Database and/or Azure SQL Managed Instance.
- Familiarity with Git, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, PowerShell and SQL monitoring tools is advantageous.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.
Desirable:
- Previous experience mentoring or coaching junior developers and helping to drive development best practices.
- Experience providing technical leadership and contributing to technical strategy and solution design.
Benefits:
- Up to 35 days holiday (including bank holidays).
- Enhanced family leave.
- Death in service cover.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Gym membership contribution.
- Private dental support.
- Employee recognition schemes and social events.
- Annual eye tests and contribution towards prescription glasses.
- Ongoing professional development within a collaborative and supportive working environment.
If you are interested, please apply now!
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